Phrases Talking about Family and Relationships

We patched things up.

B1

Meaning

We resolved our conflict and improved our relationship.

Examples

  • John: 'I'm glad things are better with my brother now.'<br>
  • Alice: 'That’s great! Did you patch things up?'
  • John: 'It's good to hear that they patched things up.'
  • Alice: 'They had a huge argument, but they patched things up.'<br>